Information Technology
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Analysis: How Congress dismantled federal Internet privacy rules
Jun 03, 2017 7:20 am - WASHINGTON - Congressional Republicans knew their plan was potentially explosive. They wanted to kill landmark privacy regulations that would soon ban Internet providers...
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Is the fight over net neutrality already over?
Jun 03, 2017 7:17 am - As the Federal Communications Commission prepares to deregulate the telecom and cable industry by rolling back the agency's net neutrality rules, some people on both sid...
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How stolen computer code helped a biker gang steal 150 Jeeps
Jun 03, 2017 7:16 am - In a cross-border auto heist that resembles a scrapped plot from the "Fast and the Furious" franchise, nine members of a Tijuana-based biker club have been charged with ...
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Amazon must refund parents for app purchases made by kids without permission
Jun 03, 2017 7:15 am - Parents whose children made Amazon purchases on mobile apps without their permission will begin getting their money back, the Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday....
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New apps give young deaf readers access to American Sign Language
Jun 03, 2017 7:14 am - WASHINGTON - There was once a curious little girl with bright pink hair, who loved to climb trees. One day, the little girl met an old man, who gave her fruit from a bao...
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Your face or fingerprint could soon replace your plane ticket
Jun 03, 2017 7:14 am - Headed on a trip? You may soon be able to ditch your boarding pass in favor of your fingers or face. On Wednesday, Delta announced a new biometric identification pilot p...
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The cultural influence of gaming and the state of the internet
Jun 03, 2017 7:13 am - Venture capitalist Mary Meeker released on Wednesday her highly anticipated annual report on internet trends, capturing the tech world's state of play. This year's bigge...
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Why is Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen building such a massive plane?
Jun 03, 2017 7:12 am - The initial construction on the massive airplane Paul Allen has been quietly building in the California desert is complete, and the vehicle, which would be the world's l...
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Is Apple ready to enter the home hub market?
Jun 03, 2017 7:00 am - Speculation over what Apple will do to compete in the home hub market is spinning up ahead of Apple's annual developer's conference, where many analysts expect Apple wil...
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Want a piece of esports' 'League of Legends'? It'll cost you $10M
Jun 03, 2017 7:00 am - Over the last several years, investors have grown curious about the world of professional video gaming. If this were any other sport, one logical thing to do would be to...